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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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